Materials from Past Workshops
Missed a workshop? Access the research, profiles, and practical guidance from our most popular sessions — at your own pace, on your own schedule.
Featured Publications
Purchase just the book or scroll down to get the full workshop package including recordings, slides, and a 1:1 advisory session.
2026 National Funders Book
Profiles - 100+ national funders who have collectively invested over $1M in Minnesota, including small family foundations, corporate funders, major national funders, and specialty funders.
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Small Family Foundations Workbook
75+ profiles of Minnesota's most compelling small family foundations with practical guidance on how to find them, approach them, and build lasting relationships.
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LOI Example & Annotation Guide
Prospect Research: Helpful Tools for Grant Writers
A curated guide to the research, writing, and editing tools that make grant-seeking easier.
The LOI Toolkit Bundle
Both resources together: the annotated example and the prospect research tool guide.
Want more than just the book or worksheet? Each publication is also available as part of a full workshop package, including the recording, slides, Q&A, and a 30-minute 1:1 advisory session with AP. See full packages below.
Full Workshop Packages
Get everything - the book, the recording, the slides, the Q&A, and more.
Small Family Foundations
Everything from the Small Family Foundations workshop, including the full workbook, recording, and Q&A.
Includes
- PDF book of 100+ funder profiles
- Downloadable PowerPoint presentation
- Recording of the 3-hour event
- Full Q&A
National Funders
The full National Funders workshop package, including insider guidance from former corporate foundation executive Tam Ho and a 30-minute advisory session.
Includes
- 2026 National Funders Book (PDF)
- Complete workshop recording
- Slide presentation
- Q&A with answers
- 30-minute 1:1 advisory session with AP
The Power of Strategic Prospecting
Stop chasing "eligible" and start chasing "ideal." Build stronger, more targeted prospect lists with smarter research and sharper insights.
Includes
- Presentation slides & video recording
- Packet of prospecting resources
- 990 demo
- Grants calendar template
- Workshop Q&A responses
MN Arts & Culture Funders
Highlights from AP's book of MN Arts Funders with insights from AP's Steve Paprocki and guest speakers from leading Minnesota arts organizations.
Includes
- Book of 150+ Arts, Culture & Humanities grantmakers in MN
- Slide deck and event recording
- Overview of 60 MN Arts funders
- Q&A with answers
From Idea to Invitation: Mastering the LOI
Ann Madsen and Kirsten Gulbro walk you through exactly how to write Letters of Inquiry that get results with real LOI review, live commentary, and practical next steps.
Includes
- A framework for structuring any LOI
- Guidance on approaching funders without an existing relationship
- A real LOI reviewed live with commentary on what works and why
- Practical next steps for after you hit "send"
- Full Q&A recording
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Mastering the LOI
A strong Letter of Inquiry can open the door to new funding when used strategically. This workshop explores how to craft effective LOIs, align outreach with funder priorities, and build a stronger grants pipeline.
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